From: Ballet Tucson <operations@ballettucson.org>
To: drmemory@pipeline.com
Subject: Announcing our 2024/2025 Season! ✨
Announcing our 2024/2025 Season!
Ballet Tucson is On the Move! Our new performance season is bold, beautiful and vibrant, with a unique blend of cutting-edge works and beloved classics.
A message from Artistic Director Margaret Mullin:
This extraordinary art form has the power to uplift and inspire, and our dancers are thriving in the wide range of world-class ballets that we are now bringing to the stage. We want every Ballet Tucson performance you attend to be a special experience that ignites your imagination and deepens your love of dance.
Our 2024/2025 Season pushes the boundaries of ballet and demonstrates the incredible versatility of our dancers. Highlights include the return of Chieko Imada's Dia de los Muertos ballet Spirit Garden in collaboration with famed artists Lawrence Lee and Calexico, the Ballet Tucson premiere of legendary choreographer George Balanchine's iconic work Rubies, a dazzling ballet by Tony Award-winning choreographer Justin Peck and a World Premiere in partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival and Tucson Guitar Society celebrating the Father of Chicano Music and treasure of Tucson's Barrio Viejo, Lalo Guerrero.
The shared experience of being a part of the Ballet Tucson audience has never been more rewarding and I hope you will join us for every moment of our 2024/2025 Season by becoming a Subscriber today. Subscribe by June 14th and you will be entered to win a two night stay at the luxury downtown hotel The Leo Kent! (Details below)
Thank you and I look forward to seeing you at the Ballet!
Explore our 2024/2025 Season
Celebrate the start of our new season with an evening of diverse world premiere works created by our company dancers!
Footprints at the Fox offers vital career development for our artists, allowing them to step into the world of choreography and explore their creativity. Audience members have the opportunity to vote for their favorite piece and this season's winning work will be featured on the mainstage as part of our fall performance Spirit Garden, November 1-3, 2024 at the Leo Rich Theater. Join us for a post-performance Q&A with the choreographers moderated by Artistic Director Margaret Mullin to learn about their creative process and share in their excitement for the 2024-2025 Season.
Our return to the mainstage features a world-renowned classic and two unique Tucson treasures.
Swan Lake Act II is an enduring masterpiece revered for its powerful love story, iconic choreography and the sublime musical genius of Tchaikovsky. The Winning Work from our Footprints at the Fox emerging choreographer's showcase will make its mainstage premiere, demonstrating the incredible talent and creativity of Ballet Tucson's dancers. Finally, witness the highly anticipated return of Associate Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Chieko Imada's Spirit Garden, a unique and vibrant ballet celebrating Dia de los Muertos featuring original artwork by notable Southwest artist Lawrence Lee and music recorded by local legends Calexico.
A world of wonder awaits at Ballet Tucson's The Nutcracker, in partnership with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra!
Treat your loved ones to Tucson's favorite holiday tradition. Our award-winning production brings the enchanting story of The Nutcracker to life with sensational dancing, lavish sets and costumes, and Tchaikovsky's magnificent score performed live by the Tucson Symphony Orchestra's world-class musicians.
NUTCRACKER VIP EXPERIENCE
Experience limited availability prime seating, a post-performance meet and greet with the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier with photo opportunity, and a signed pointe shoe or photograph from the Sugar Plum Fairy!
(VIP tickets are available as an add-on for season subscribers)
A special celebration of love and local, just in time for Valentine's Day and Tucson's 250th birthday!
Flashy, sexy and fun, legendary choreographer George Balanchine's iconic Stravinsky ballet Rubies takes the Ballet Tucson Stage for the first time. The passion and romance of William Shakespeare's balcony scene of Romeo & Juliet is captured in a beautiful Pas de Deux choreographed by Artistic Director Margaret Mullin. Associate Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Chieko Imada creates another exciting World Premiere in partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival and the Tucson Guitar Society featuring the beloved music of famed Tucsonan Lalo Guerrero, the Father of Chicano music and National Medal of Arts recipient, performed live onstage by renowned musicians.
Four diverse works highlight the astounding creativity of some of today's most innovative choreographers!
Tony Award-winner Justin Peck (choreographer of Steven Spielberg's West Side Story) is one of the world's top dancemakers and Ballet Tucson will be one of the first ballet companies ever to perform his virtuosic Pulcinella Variations, made for the New York City Ballet. Internationally acclaimed choreographer Andrea Schermoly (creator of Klein Perspectives) delivers an electrifying neo-classical ballet Swivet, that demonstrates the versatility and athleticism of its dancers. Known for his uplifting and energetic style, renowned choreographer Kiyon Ross shares his e{Schwa}, a striking tango ballet to the music of Astor Piazzolla. Hibiki is a compelling contemporary work by Associate Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Chieko Imada featuring a powerful score of Taiko drum music.
Subscribe now and you could win!
Become a Season Subscriber by June 14th and you will be entered to win a two night stay at Tucson's newest luxury hotel The Leo Kent! This beautiful hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Tucson, right next to all three of our 2024/2025 Season performance venues. This prize is good for one year and includes dinner for two and complimentary parking.
The winner will be contacted via email on June 17th
If you have already become a 2024/2025 Season Subscriber you will automatically be entered for a chance to win and no further action is needed.
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